The achievement is part of the company’s efforts to reach zero waste. It has started removing plastic packaging and using paper-based packaging starting 1 May.

E-commerce major Flipkart has cut
down the usage of plastic packaging in its own supply chain to about a half.
The Walmart-owned company has also started phasing out plastic packaging
through usage of paper-based packaging from this month.

As reported in a leading daily, Flipkart
said it has been working across the ecosystem to evaluate and introduce
sustainable packaging materials in its supply chain. As part of its efforts to
move towards zero waste, the company has been able to reduce plastic packaging
in its supply chain.

In Maharashtra, the retailer is
replacing plastic security bags with security envelopes made of paper and
recycled paper made cushioning materials.

The company has been driving
several initiatives as it pursues sustainable growth, which includes the
introduction of eco-friendly paper shreds, replacing poly pouches with recycled
paper bags, replacing bubble wraps and airbags with carton waste shredded
material and 2 Ply roll to name a few.